Kojō Park moats
The former castle grounds, now a public park, keep their wide water-filled moats. On the map they form a large, well-defined shape near the city centre.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Takaoka Map Poster & Print
36.7500° N / 137.0167° E
A castle town on the Toyama plain, its streets set between rivers, a moated park and Toyama Bay.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Takaoka in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Takaoka, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Takaoka at home
The map
About this Takaoka map poster
Takaoka lies in the west of Toyama Prefecture, on a plain that slopes gently down to Toyama Bay. Maeda Toshinaga founded it as a castle town in 1609, and the old centre on the map still shows that origin. Orderly blocks surround the moated castle park, and the Oyabe and Shō rivers flow past toward the coast.
Takaoka has been a centre of metal casting for four centuries and produces the great majority of Japan's bronze and copperware, from bells to temple fittings. The city's bronze Great Buddha is among the best known in Japan, and Zuiryū-ji, the Zen temple built in memory of Maeda Toshinaga, is designated a National Treasure.
A Takaoka map poster reveals the layers of the city. The broad rectangle of Kojō Park and its castle moats sits beside the older merchant and casting quarters. Rail lines and the Manyōsen tram line head out toward the coast, and the shoreline along Amaharashi gives the northern edge a clean sweep.
- Population
- 170,000
- Coordinates
- 36.7500° N / 137.0167° E
- Elevation
- 8 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Takaoka, Japan
Kanaya-machi casting quarter
This historic district of foundries and workshops has narrow streets and closely set buildings. It is the birthplace of Takaoka's metalworking tradition.
Amaharashi coast
The shoreline of Toyama Bay runs along the northern edge of the city. Views from here can take in the Tateyama mountains across the water on clear days.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Takaoka
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Takaoka
A map that means something
Takaoka combines a castle-town plan, a craft heritage and a coastal setting, which makes its map both historic and graphic. It suits anyone with ties to the city, from metalworkers to people who studied or grew up there.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a name, a date or a short phrase. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and download the HD files or order a printed poster delivered from a partner near you.
Order the Takaoka posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Takaoka map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Takaoka poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Takaoka poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Takaoka poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Takaoka poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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